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The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook Hardcover – January 1, 2003

by Gary A. Gallerstein (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 68 ratings
Covers all aspects of pet bird ownership, including selection, nutrition, behavior, home physicals, emergency medical care, preventative medicine, and much more. This book provides guidance on getting started, achieving optimum health, and understanding what your bird needs for a healthy life. Includes an index of health and illness signs, general index, bibliography of additional resources, and photos and illustrations to support the detailed text.
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  1. Print length
    441 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Avian Publications
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2003
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1895270251
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1895270259
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This book is a gem. Packed with information. It needs to be a part of every bird owner's library. -- Brian Speer, DVM Co-author, The Large Macaws and Birds for Dummies 10-1-2003

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avian Publications; Revised edition (January 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 441 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1895270251
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1895270259
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

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Customers find the book contains a lot of information for bird owners and is extremely detailed. They consider it a good buy for what it offers.

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Customers find the book to be fantastic and detailed, containing comprehensive information for bird owners, with one customer specifically praising its excellent health care sections.

"...This book is it and more. It is as complete as a bird book can be although I doubt any book is ever "complete"...." Read more

"...This book has a lot of good info if you have birds. It was recommended on a chicken page i belong to." Read more

"Wonderful species break-down, as well as good information about not only nutrition and housing for different species, but behavior and training, as..." Read more

"Huge amount of "bird information" in this book. Recommend for everyone who has any type bird from parakeet to macaw. Wealth of information." Read more

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"I'm a new parrot mom and I found this book very informative. A good buy and a must have for any new parrot owner's book collection." Read more

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  • Yoda's evil twin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2012
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    I have 2 african grays and a canary. I have owned numerous avairy finches, parakeets, and several parrots. This book is awesome in the vet information that is usually lacking in the species specific type books. It is mostly geared to parrots, but in that respect, it is a must have. I buy and read any parrot training or info book I can find to keep current on ideas and care, so i see a great deal of repeat information. This is one of the very few books that has really presented info that all the others had not rehashed several times. Before i knew it, i was over 200 pages into the book, and that was just about info i thought I knew. Any bird owner should have a reference book of illness for that 'just in case' factor. This book is it and more. It is as complete as a bird book can be although I doubt any book is ever "complete". Yes, the book cost more than most but it is worth more than most, and has more info than the majority. Start here and then buy the others, you will probably end up actually saving money.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • LJF
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good bird information
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023
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    A lot of the information in the book can equate to chickens and that is what i wanted it for.
    I have a small flock, that i try to learn about care, injuries and illness if not prevention.
    This book has a lot of good info if you have birds.
    It was recommended on a chicken page i belong to.
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  • Summer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource for a new or bird owner or owner to be
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2012
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    Wonderful species break-down, as well as good information about not only nutrition and housing for different species, but behavior and training, as well as good suggestions for what is approriate and what is inapproriate in regards to handling/interacting with your parrot. Parrots are different than dogs and as such should be interacted with in a different manner. This book is good for breaking down what to do and what not to do in the world of owning a parrot. The book also has extensive info regarding breeding, if you need such, but I skipped over that part of the book.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Tracie H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2022
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    Huge amount of "bird information" in this book. Recommend for everyone who has any type bird from parakeet to macaw. Wealth of information.
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  • Kathy Lenehan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Concise information
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2012
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    I own a parrot rescue and have spent a lot of hours looking for a good, general, up-to-date information book that I could recommend to adopters. This is exactly what I've been looking for. The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook There's loads of information, from housing to travel. The information isn't in depth but I didn't want it to be for a first book for the parrots' adopters; the author supplies good, basic information and I encourage adopters to research web sites I provide for them to learn more about their particular species.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • NewfoundlandHandmade
    4.0 out of 5 stars good for general practice
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2013
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    I am new to Birds and I was pleased with this book. I think it contains sufficient information for the practitioner seeing our companion birds. good buy and delivered fast as ever!
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  • Ponytail girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book & excellent seller
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018
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    This book arrived in a timely manner and is in pristine condition! There's so much helpful information in this book--I'm very happy with my purchase. Kudos to the seller: SENIOR DOG RESCUE. The proceeds of their sales go to rescuing/helping older dogs.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Deb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Comprehensive reference
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2010
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    Solid information, with extremely good sections on health care and health conditions and very good coverage on basic ownership issues such as grooming, safety, nutrition, routines etc. Has some information on behavior and training as well, but this doesn't go as deep as the other material. It covers finches and other birds as well as parrots, but much of the material is parrot-oriented. It would be the first book I'd recommend a new bird owner buy.
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  • Henchman Hotrods
    5.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2015
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    helpful info in this book
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  • Karl davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2012
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    A brilliant book, very informative, and written in a way anyone will understand, I would say it's a must have for all parrot owners . One to keep near the cage at all times in case of emergencys.
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  • Jai Hind
    5.0 out of 5 stars Have Birds? Get this
    Reviewed in India on April 18, 2017
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    If you own Birds you must have this book, I have many and this book takes care of that many 😀
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  • mamer
    4.0 out of 5 stars a good book for all bird keepers
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2013
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    bought this as i thought it might be a good idea to have something about for reference when one of my birds gets sick, it is quite in depth regarding bird anatomy, but only gives basic first aid for birds.
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